Physician Assistant

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values — Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service — are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment.  

The Physician Assistant functions as first or second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc. The PA will triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and patient evaluation/care.

This is a full-time role will be primarily located at our Woodlake (Woodbury), Vadnais Heights and River Falls, WI locations with flexibility to travel to other locations as needed to support the patients. This rolewill be part of an Operative Hand Team.

Monday - Friday schedule, 8 AM to 4:00 PM (subject to change).  

**COVID:  Providers (PA/NP) –that will work in non-Summit locations may need to be fully vaccinated or have been granted an approved medical or religious exemption prior to start date.  (These guidelines are determined by each non-Summit location and will be adhered to as appropriate.)** 

• The Physician Assistant functions as first or second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc.


• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.


• Prepare patient for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation, administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation.


• Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and patient evaluation/care.


• Consults with physician as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.


• Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medications.


• Administer injections, participate in suture and dressing removal and manage simple fracture management/cast application and removal.


• Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre- and post- operative education.


• Personal Growth. Expansion. Teamwork. Innovation. Be a part of a truly patient-first environment and an organization that cares about their employees.


• Function as first or second assist in the operating room, including performing surgical exposure, surgical dissections, layer closure of wounds, etc.


• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR.


• Prepare patient for surgery, including positioning, skin preparation, administration of local anesthetic and equipment preparation.


• Conducts physical exams, taking medical history, image interpretation and patient evaluation/care.


• Consults with physician as needed and refers to physicians for more complicated cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA’s scope of work.


• Orders diagnostic tests and scans and prescribes medications.


• Administer injections, participate in suture and dressing removal and manage simple fracture management/cast application and removal.


• Counsels patient/family on preventive health care, including pre- and post- operative education.


• Monitors therapies and provides continuity of care.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $113,152 to $141,440 per year. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.  This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1,200+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.  

 Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.